When Kids Don’t Want to Talk: Try a Feelings Check-In Instead
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When Kids Don’t Want to Talk: Try a Feelings Check-In Instead

ByKendra

Let’s set the scene: You notice your kid is off. They’re quiet, stompy, or oddly hyper. Naturally, you go for the classic: “What’s wrong?” And boom—brick wall. Shrug. “Nothing.” Cue the internal parent scream. It’s not that they don’t feel anything. It’s that naming feelings is hard. And talking about them? Even harder. Especially when…

The 12 Must-Know Emotions for Kids to Learn (Hint: A LOT of Adults Teach These Incorrectly)
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The 12 Must-Know Emotions for Kids to Learn (Hint: A LOT of Adults Teach These Incorrectly)

ByKendra

You’ve probably taught your child to say “I’m happy” or “I’m mad.” Maybe even “sad.” But here’s the surprising truth: most kids are taught emotions in a way that’s far too vague, too limited, or just plain wrong. As a result, kids struggle to express how they actually feel—and by the time they reach age 7, that…